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From Forest To Table: A Meta-Analysis On The Native Fruit Food Resources Of The Philippines, Jocelyn Louise S. Gan, Jonathan B. Gutierrez Jr., Gwyneth Anne G. Taban, Patricia Elizabeth Y. Yu, Ma. Patricia D. Cortez

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The Philippines boasts a rich plant biodiversity as it is located in the tropical region of the Earth. This opens up many opportunities for ethnobotanical research, which studies the many practical and cultural aspects of the plants present within a region. Native fruits are fruits grown in a specific region that have been neglected by the country’s market, as it prioritizes industrialization over cultural and native traditions and practices. As a result, research on native fruits is becoming few and far between. The researchers see this as a missed opportunity to widen and enrich both the country’s biodiversity and culture. …

Assessing The Antimicrobial Activity Of Avocado (Persea Americana) Peel Extract: Microbial Load Inhibition On Chicken Meat, Geneva Gloelle S. Tejada, Prescious Ñina S. Quinan, Chloie Marjorie D. Ganggangan, Angelica M. Nadonga

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Bacterial contamination of chicken meat poses significant health and economic risks globally. This study explored the potential of Avocado Peel Extract (APE) as a natural antimicrobial agent to inhibit microbial load. Raw chicken meat samples were treated with varying APE concentrations (10%, 1%, 0.1%) and a negative control. Microbial Load Count (MLC), measured in colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g) via Aerobic Plate Count (APC) after 24-hour incubation at 37°C, ranged from 1.73E+09 CFU/g (Control, 10% APE (1.83E+09 CFU/g), 1% APE (3.03E+09 CFU/g), 0.1% APE (2.17E+09 CFU/g). One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed no statistically significant difference (p=0.149). The lack of …

A Taste Of Insight: Exploring The Perspectives Of Dlsu Student-Athletes On The Mediterranean Diet, Ethan F. Alvarez, Zoe Adda Beluso, Ceris Maxine Chua, Sarah Abigail M. Sanchez, Maria Michaela Pingul Santos, Olga G. Parco

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The Mediterranean diet, its health benefits, and in the context of sports have been commonly studied within European and North African countries. However, there are limited studies that present the perceptions of student-athletes on the diet from Asian countries, particularly in the Philippines. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), the study aimed to explore and understand the perceptions of Filipino student-athletes about their awareness, insights, or experiences on the Mediterranean diet, along with its perceived threats and benefits. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach utilizing a semi-structured interview. The participants in this study consisted of 7 DLSU student-athletes …

Cytotoxicity Of Glucosinolates Extracted From Green Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Var. Capitata), Albert Ii G. Gonzales, John Henrick M. Monotilla, Andrea Vera D. Hellera, Julia Alexa T. Reyes, Empress Kharen M. Villena, Suzzeth U. Dizon

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Cancer is a large group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can invade any organ or tissue. According to WHO (2025), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or approximately one in six deaths. Despite significant advancements in cancer treatments over the years, such as radiation and chemotherapy, commonly used post-surgical complementary therapies can cause adverse side effects, including nerve damage, fatigue, and chronic pain. Glucosinolate (GSLs) is a naturally occurring compound found in cruciferous vegetables, such as green cabbage. These compounds generate metabolites that exhibit …

Parents Engaging In Early Literacy (Peel): Outcomes From A Shared Reading Program Implemented Via Text Messaging, Victoria Henbest, Brenda L. Beverly, Gina M. Mejia

Victoria S. Henbest Publications

Purpose: Investigators delivered an asynchronous parent education for improving early literacy skills of typically developing preschoolers. The home-based shared-book reading program, PEEL, consisted of strategies modeled via videos and sent as text messages.

Method: Twenty parent-child dyads were randomly assigned to one of two 8-week programs targeting evidence-based early literacy strategies. One parent group was taught strategies to support print-related knowledge for learning to read, and the other learned skills to promote vocabulary and story knowledge underlying comprehension.

Results: The asynchronous parent education resulted in more frequent parental use of taught strategies compared to non-taught strategies during …

Randomized Controlled Trial Outcomes For Homestyles-2, An Online Obesity Prevention Program For Families With Children In Middle Childhood, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Angelica A. Pozzoli, Kaitlyn M. Eck, John Worobey, Karla Pagan Shelnutt, Melissa D. Olfert, Virginia Quick

College of Health Professions Faculty Papers

Background: Parents are children’s primary role models, are food and physical activity gatekeepers, and create the home structure/lifestyle environment. Thus, parents strongly influence children’s weight-related behaviors and have the opportunity to cultivate a “culture of health” within the home. Methods: The aim of the HomeStyles-2 (also called HomeStyles-Child) RCT was to determine whether this online, novel, age-appropriate, family intervention enabled and motivated the 131 systematically randomly assigned by computer parents of children in middle childhood (ages 6 to 11) in the experimental condition to shape home environments and healthy weight-related lifestyle practices to be more supportive of optimal health and …

Nexus Of Food Security Versus Armed Conflict In The Context Of Climate Change In Mali, Moussa Macalou, Youssouf Diabate, Abdoulaye Nientao, Adama B. Coulibaly

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The nexus between food security and armed conflict, with particular focus on developing countries, has been analyzed by a few studies in the literature. Every country under armed conflict is obligated to solve related food security issues. Therefore, the overall objective of this study was to analyze the nexus between households’ food security and armed conflicts in the context of climate change in Mali. To achieve this objective, first, the study used an ordinary least squares model to determine the factors influencing households’ food security. Second, it used an ordered logit model to determine the factors influencing armed conflict. Apart …

March 24, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Ethnobotanical Study Of Medicinal Plants Used By The Local Population In And Around Kozak Plateau (Bergama, İzmir, Türkiye), Şükrü Arasan, Hasan Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Botany

This research was conducted between 2020 and 2022 in 21 villages located on the Kozak Plateau and its surroundings, in the Bergama district of İzmir province, Türkiye. The main aim of the study is to document the medicinal uses of plants by the local population and to contribute to the preservation and transmission of ethnobotanical knowledge—passed down through generations— to future generations before it disappears. Interviews were conducted with 159 informants, and the traditional medicinal uses of 126 plant taxa belonging to 54 families were identified. Among these, the therapeutic uses of 37 taxa were recorded for the first time. …

Racial And Ethnic Differences In The Clinical Presentation Of Celiac Disease In The United States: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Analysis, Joy Zhao, John C. Lin, Jason C. Lin, Stephanie M. Moleski

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Agricultural And Sustainable Resource Management With Euclidean Distance Measure On Generalized Set Valued Neutrosophic Quintuple Number, Memet Şahin, And Kübra Doğan

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Heavy Metal Accumulation In Soil And Wood Core Within Tallassee And Tuskegee, Alabama, Alicia R. Wilson, Brianna Smith, Latricia Miller, Rashidah Farid

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Heavy metals are natural components of the environment and can be relatively non-impactful in low concentrations. However, high concentrations of heavy metal toxicity can result in air, water, and soil contamination that adversely impacts environmental, human, and wildlife health. This study focuses on detecting the presence of heavy metals in soil, Loblolly Pine tree bark, and wood core samples from sites near a landfill in the Tallassee, Alabama, community and a post-agricultural site in Tuskegee, Alabama. It has been hypothesized that heavy metals are present in soil, tree bark, and the tree’s wood core from sampling sites. Samples were taken …

Impact Of In-Depth Adoption Of System Of Rice Intensification On Food Security Of Smallholder Farm Households In Mali, Moussa Macalou, John Baptist D. Jatoe

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The system of rice intensification (SRI) was implemented in Mali to boost rice productivity. The objectives of this paper are to identify the constraints faced by SRI adopters, estimate the food security index, and assess the impact of in-depth adoption of SRI on smallholder farm households’ food security. The study uses Kendall’s ranking to rank the six main constraints identified from the literature. The study uses the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale to estimate households’ food security index. Using primary data collected on rice farm households, the study combines the multivalued treatment effect inverse probability weighted regression adjustment and the …

Transcriptome Profiling Of Silique Lncrnas Reveals Novel Insights Into Silique Length In Radish (Raphanus Sativus L.), Xiaomin Yu, Yuxin Zhu, Zhoubo Guan, Shisheng Li

Turkish Journal of Botany

Radish is a widely cultivated vegetable with known medicinal value and produces siliques that differ significantly in number and size. The present study compares normal Duanye-13 radish (CK-type) siliques with mutant radish siliques induced by chemical mutagenesis at the young (YS), short (SS), and long (LS) silique stages. Differences in long noncoding ribonucleic acid (lncRNA) expression were investigated using high-throughput RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analyses, revealing 45 324 new lncRNAs in radish siliques. lncRNA expression was higher in YS and LS mutant lines than in CK-type lines, and expression in SS mutants tended to be lower than in CK-type lines. …

Sullivan County Advisory Council March 2026 Meeting Minutes, Extension

Advisory Council

No abstract provided.

Logic Model Development Through A Feasibility Rct For A Group-Based Weight Management Programme, Rod Sheaff, Shokraneh Moghadam, Laura Hollands, Lily Hawkins, Dawn Swancutt, Jenny Lloyd, Jonathan Pinkney, Mark Tarrant

School of Psychology

ObjectivesClinical psychology interventions for reducing obesity have developed alongside pharmacological and surgical treatments, but usually as interventions for individual patients. Any healthcare intervention rests on a logic model: assumptions that through specific physical and social mechanisms, it will produce certain intended outcomes, provided that conducive background conditions (‘contexts’) exist. Using evidence from the feasibility trial preceding a full randomised controlled trial (RCT), this paper assesses the empirical validity of the initial logic model of a new group-based weight management intervention: PROGROUP, designed for patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2 or ≥35 kg/m2 with comorbidities. We aimed to test …

Characteristics Of Drug-Related Problems And The Impact Of Pharmacist Interventions On Hospital Drug Costs In The Medical Intensive Care Unit, Sirima Sitaruno, Wanrada Binyala, Pattama Phetsuk, Nisrin Ni-Ngoh, Worakarn Nukong, Asama Saiwaree, Nawaporn Assanangkornchai, Tanatape Wanishayakorn

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: Pharmaceutical care activities have been reported to enhance treatment outcomes and cost-effectiveness in critically ill patients. However, relevant and timely data on this topic are still lacking in Thailand.
Objectives: The objective of the study is to investigate the characteristics of drug-related problems (DRPs) identified during pharmaceutical care activities at the medical intensive care unit (MICU) of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Thailand. In addition, we aimed to quantify the impact of pharmacist interventions on hospital drug costs.
Materials and Methods: DRPs identified during pharmaceutical care activities over 3 years were reviewed and classified by the Pharmaceutical Care …

Identification Accuracy Of Cost-Effective Visible (Vis) To Near-Infrared (Nir) Sensor As7265x On Plastic Waste In The Philippines, Ma. Tricia Jasmin M. Ocho, Chloe Lizanne R. Bravo, Jennika Love R. Loyola, Kierra Jamielle Velandria Taroma, Leianne Nina Arabelle E. Lampayan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

In the Philippines, plastic waste persists as a significant issue caused by the widespread use of single-use plastics and the lack of recycling systems. The lack of proper systems made waste segregation and identification inefficient and disorganized. Past studies explain the use of VIS/NIR in plastic segregation and the potential of spectral frequencies. However, there is limited investigation into the consistency of the AS7265x sensor to address reliability in real-world conditions, where contaminants, variable lighting, and material degradation significantly impact performance. Thus, the study evaluates the effectiveness of the AS7265x triad spectroscopy sensor, incorporating machine learning algorithms. An experimental setup …

Development Of Aqueous Dispersions Of Zein–Inulin Nanoparticles: Influence Of Formulation Variables On Physical Properties, Wanarat Sayamol, Supakarn Chamni, Jittima Chatchawalsaisin

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: Zein-based nanoparticles exhibit considerable potential for pharmaceutical and food applications. Incorporating inulin, a prebiotic polysaccharide, can improve their functional performance. Owing to the distinct solubilities of zein and inulin in aqueous ethanol, zein– inulin nanoparticles can be prepared through precipitation using their respective anti-solvents.
Objectives: This study aimed to systematically develop zein–inulin nanoparticles using the antisolvent precipitation method, with a focus on investigating the effects of formulation variables on particle characteristics and dispersion properties.
Materials and Methods: Zein–inulin nanoparticles were prepared using an anti-solvent precipitation method. Zein and inulin were separately dissolved in aqueous ethanol and water, respectively. The …

Physicochemical Properties Of Squash (Cucurbita Maxima L.) Seeds For Biodiesel Production, Frances Sofia A. Maddela, Lea Rose P. Inoval, Keightleen Faye L. Nicolas, Randolph M. Rosales, Hanz Hilary Villareal, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study explores the potential of squash (Cucurbita maxima L.) seeds, an underutilized agricultural waste product, as a feedstock for biodiesel production. The resulting biodiesel was compared to a conventional biodiesel from waste soya bean cooking oil, focusing on the parameters of kinematic viscosity and flashpoint. A 1:10 (w/v) sample-to-solvent ratio was utilized through Soxhlet extraction, followed by rotary evaporation to maximize oil extraction. Subsequently, acid-base titration determines the oil’s Free Fatty Acid (FFA) content to be 2.08%, indicating its suitability for base-catalyzed transesterification. A stoichiometric minimum oil-to-methanol ratio of 1:3 and 1% w/w sodium methoxide as the catalyst were …

Effects Of Subliminal Advertising As Emotional Marketing Used By Coffee Shops To The Consumer Behavior Of Students From De La Salle University, Ivymae Joy A. Macatiag, Lia Amor V. Dait, Antoine Li Nikolai L. Soliman

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study analyzes the influence of subliminal advertising as a form of emotional marketing on the consumer behavior of students from De La Salle University. It examines how subtle, subconscious advertising techniques used by coffee shops can affect purchasing decisions and emotional connections with brands. The research aims to: (1) analyze the effects of subliminal advertisement on consumer behavior, (2) examine their emotional impact on students aged 18–24, and (3) identify which emotions are most effective in promoting customer engagement and repurchasing. Using a quantitative method, data was gathered through a survey. Findings reveal that among emotions such as love, …

How To Use Second Life® As A Teaching Strategy For Sexual Health Education, Fredanna A.D. M'Cormack, David P. Aguilar, John F. Yannessa, Chandrika F. Johnson

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The multi-user virtual environment (MUVE), known as Second Life (SL™) has been used extensively for educational purposes. Yet less studied are applications of this environment to health education topics. Equally lacking are clear instructions to guide the educator in both establishing this useful learning environment, and an application of the environment to educational topics that can be difficult to discuss face to face. The objectives for this manuscript include the development of an understanding of the technical parameters necessary to use Second Life, and methods to apply sexual health education content within the Second Life virtual world. The target audience …

Comparing The Perceptions Between Upper-Middle Class And Lower-Middle Class Senior High School Students On The Recommended Food Expenditure By Neda, Arjay R. Vergara, Aaron Josh R. Calvario, Kristoffer Y. Chua, Noreen Chastity D. Escala, Kenji Nicholas M. Manalo, Peter F. Nadera, Hyacinth M. Delos Santos, Clowie Maria P. Gallego, Mary Seaniah R. Bautista, Ruby Jane Tañamor

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The research study focused on comparing the perceptions of middle-class senior high school students on the food expenditure recommended by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), suggesting that ₱21.33 food expenditure of a Filipino is not considered as food poor. The research also examined the food satisfaction and accessibility of upper-middle-class (UMC) and lower-middle-class (LMC) students, who are senior high school students, and the differences between the two socio-economic classes. This research employs a causal-comparative research design, comparing two groups of middle-class students. To classify the respondents, the researchers conducted a pre-survey based on the socio-economic classification system developed …

Anonymous Whispers: A Critical Discourse Analysis On Digital Gossip In Select Philippine University Freedom Walls, Ryanne Gabrielle J. Roxas, Erica Gabryelle B. Lingad, Kean Christof Ramon L. Santiago, Ma. Samantha Raine Esquejo Soliman, Belle Beatrix Alemania

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The anonymity afforded by university freedom walls proliferates the spread of information and digital gossip, actively shaping ideologies surrounding campus hierarchies—an influence that remains critically underexplored in academic research. This study addresses that gap by seeking to understand how freedom walls function as a form of discourse that constructs and negotiates hierarchical ideologies within academic communities. It analyzed 18 purposively sampled posts from the three most followed Facebook freedom walls of universities in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), namely the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP), National University (NU), and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). Using Fairclough's …

Exploring The Impact Of Education On Cardiovascular Health In Women: Sex Disparities, Symptom Recognition And Attribution, And Preventive Measures, Sydney Totten

Best Integrated Writing

Totten examines sex disparities in cardiovascular disease among women, emphasizing gaps in symptom recognition, treatment, and health education. Through a literature review and educational intervention, it demonstrates that targeted, nurse-led education can significantly improve women’s understanding of risk factors, symptoms, and disease management, ultimately supporting better health outcomes.

Shu World Review- March 23rd 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Dietary Inflammatory Index And Objective Disease Activity In Ibd: No Association Found, Rúbia Moresi Vianna De Oliveira, Ana Carolina Junqueira Vasques, Stefhani Andrioli Romero, Nitin Shivappa Mbbs, Mph, Ph.D., Michael David Wirth, James Hébert Scd, Glaucia Fernanda Soares Ruppert Reis, Cristiane Kibune Nagasako

Faculty Publications

Background

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves genetic and environmental factors, but the relationship between disease activity, adiposity, and diet remains unclear.

Objective

To investigate the association between endoscopic/radiological activity of IBD, body adiposity, and the Dietary Inflammatory Index with or without adjustment for energy density (E-DII or DII).

Method

An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out. Endoscopic activity was defined by an endoscopic Mayo score >2, Crohn’s Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS) > 5, and/or the presence of a deep ulcer in any intestinal segment. Body adiposity was estimated using the body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-hip ratio (WHR). …

Circulating Levels Of Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (Igf-I) And Risk Of Multiple Myeloma: An Observational And Mendelian Randomisation Study, Yolanda Benavente, Sara Hermosa, Nikos Papadimitriou, Alyssa I. Clay-Gilmour Ph.D., Elizabeth E. Brown, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Nathaniel Rothman, Qin Lan, Sonja I. Berndt, Demetrius Albanes, Mark Purdue, Mitchell J. Machiela, Stephen J. Chanock, Parveen Bhatti, Wendy Cozen, Aaron Norman, Susan L. Slager, James R. Cerhan, Vincent Rajkumar, Et. Al.

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Associations Between Reported Use Of Nutritional Labels And Calorie Intake In Us Adults: Findings From Nhanes 2017–2020, Ariana M. Chao, Nancy Greene, Alexandra Paul, Paule V. Joseph

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Objective: Caloric information is commonly displayed on nutritional fact labels and food menus. Yet evidence is limited on whether label use is associated with a reduced-calorie diet. This study examined the associations between the use of caloric information on nutritional facts and menu labels and daily caloric intake. Methods: We used data from adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2020 to conduct a cross-sectional study. Calorie label use on nutritional labels and menus was assessed using the Flexible Consumer Behavior Survey telephone interview. Caloric intake was evaluated using the mean of two 24-h diet recalls implemented …

Unpacking Low Glycaemic Index (Gi) Food Purchase Intentions In An S-O-R Framework: The Multidimensional Moderating Roles Of Consumer Knowledge And Trust, Cao Henglei

Student Works (2020-2029)

Research aim: Examine Malaysian consumers’ decisions to purchase low-GI foods using the S–O–R framework, while considering how knowledge and trust shape these decisions. Design/Methodology/Approach: A quantitative survey was conducted among 302 Malaysian consumers, with data analysed via confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modelling, and moderation analysis. Research findings: Attitudes toward low-GI foods are shaped by health consciousness, environmental concern, and social influence, but not price perception. Purchase intention is directly influenced by trust, with moderation observed only for subjective knowledge. Theoretical contribution/Originality: Extends the S–O–R framework through differentiating knowledge type and clarifying the role of trust in low-GI food consumption. …